Henry's Lake

Henry's Lake lies high in a mountain bowl (elev. 6,470 feet) 15 miles from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park. With a backdrop of Sawtell Peak, the shallow lake is known for its trout fishery. The Henry's Fork of the Snake River originates here, just below the Continental Divide between Idaho and Montana.

The Henry's Lake Area of Critical Environmental Concern and Wilderness Study Area help protect wildlife habitat and other resource values.

Location: 60 miles northeast of Rexburg, Idaho; 15 miles west of West Yellowstone, Montana

Facilities: NoneNearby Areas: Fromm Park on west side of lake and State Park on east side of lake

Fees: BOATERS - Under the Idaho Invasive Species Law and Boater Registration requirements, any boat registered in Idaho or another State, and any non-motorized vessel (canoe, kayak, raft, drift boat, etc.) is required to purchase and display IISF stickers in order to legally launch and operate in Idaho. Inflatable, non-motorized vessels less than 10 feet in length are exempt from this requirement. For more information, call (208) 525-7121 or visit the Parks and Recreation website.